Browsing Doctoral Degrees (Practical Theology and Missiology) by Title
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Older persons' care as life care : a pastoral assessment of the ecclesia praxis within the African Methodist Episcopal Church in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is a pastoral care strategy for the affirmation of the dignity of the poor Black older persons. In this study there is a discussion of how the poor Black older persons suffered the defacement ... -
On becoming whole in "Pentecostal spirituality" : the quest for an integrative approach to pastoral caregiving and healing
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study investigated whether Pentecostal spirituality is contributing to, or a hindrance to healing and wholeness in pastoral caregiving. In the quest for wholeness and healing in Pentecostal spirituality, ... -
'n Ondersoek na 'n kerklike konsultasiebediening
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 1995-08)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: We live in an age characterised by constant and accelerating change. In the secular world the competition among businesses is so intense that change, adaptation and reorientation have become indispensable ... -
'n Ondersoek na die bediening van laerskoolkinders in en deur die gemeente as intergenerasionele ruimte
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)The focus of the research is the problem that congregations experience in ministry when they are trying to integrate children and adults in inclusive intergenerational spaces in such a way that it will enable children and ... -
An oral hermeneutics within the lay preaching context of the Nkhoma Synod of the church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) : a critical evaluation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation aims at recording, evaluating and analysing sermons of the lay preachers in the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian Nkhoma Synod in Central Malawi. Basically, these preachers have ... -
Pastoral caregivers in the Nigerian hospital context : a pastoral theological approach
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigates the relevance of Pastoral Caregivers (PCGs) in the Nigerian hospital context from a pastoral theological perspective. It argues that illness is a reality that confronts all ... -
Pastoral participation in transformation : a narrative perspective
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A critical reflection on the researcher’s personal story - a white Afrikaner woman and a member of the Dutch Reformed Church - and her raised awareness regarding the devastating effects of racism, sexism ... -
The Pentecostal church in the Congo/30 eme communaute : engaging in poverty eradication
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Despite the excessive mineral wealth, the underground deposits of gold, diamonds, copper and cobalt and other valuable minerals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo which are coveted by many countries, ... -
A post-foundationalist approach towards doing practical theology : a critical comparison of paradigms
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation has sought to examine how a post-foundationalist approach to Practical Theology might look. This was done through a critical appraisal of the paradigms of foundationalism and ... -
A practical theological assessment of the schisms in the Reformed church in Zambia (1996-2001)
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is descriptive research and a practical theological study of the schisms in the Reformed Church in Zambia (RCZ) that took place between 1996 and 2001 and led to the formation of the Christian ... -
A practical theological study of the preacher's ethos in Korean context
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-10)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: a reasonable foundation for their authority is needed. Lastly, it is argued that within the Korean context, the preacher’s “reasonable authority” should have the Word of God as its foundation. Chapter 5 ... -
Preaching as discipling in an authoritarian Korean context : towards a hermeneutics of hearing
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The ministry of preaching is related not only to speaking, but also to hearing, as faithful preaching is dependent on faithful listening, which means listening to both the Scripture and a sermon. Although ... -
Preaching reconciliation : a study of the narratives in Genesis 37-50
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis is a practical theology endeavour that evaluates the narrative preaching of Genesis 37-50 as a means of promoting reconciliation and social cohesion in a situation of religious and ethnic ... -
Preaching with the congregation : appropriating John Mc Clure's homiletical theory for a Korean context
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation deals with the appropriation of John S. McClure’s homiletics in view of the Korean context today. This study is to rediscover the role of the congregation, inclusive of the Presbyters, ... -
Prediking binne die konteks van 'n sukses-gedrewe samelewing : 'n prakties-teologiese ondersoek
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to develop outlines for preaching which is serious about the reality of some people’s experiences of powerlessness within a success‐driven society in which the preaching occurs. ... -
Die promovering van kinderregte : 'n prakties-teologiese ondersoek
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: All children should be regarded and treated with dignity. Children’s rights have been established in the international community as well as in South African society to address any violations of children’s ... -
Die proses van heling en versoening : 'n pastoraal-hermeneutiese ondersoek van die dinamika tussen slagoffer en oortreder binne 'n post-wvk periode
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this study the process of healing and reconciliation between the victim and the offender in a post-TRC period in South Africa is being investigated with a view to the challenge it poses to pastoral ... -
The quest for being public church : a study of the South African Moravian Church in historical and contemporary perspective
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study falls within the area of Missional theology, which is a functional thoology. As such, it deals with the function (praxis) and mission of the Church in society. It seeks a better understanding ... -
A reformation of mission : reversing mission trends in Africa, an assessment of Protestant mission methods in Malawi
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study and dissertation examines the mission methodologies of the Protestant church in Africa -- focusing on the country of Malawi as a case study. A historical study of early mission methods and ... -
Reinventing ourselves : white male biblical scholars and the responsibility towards the other
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The problem discussed in this thesis is how to resist and subvert the complicity of biblical studies with neo-colonialism as a white male biblical scholar. Traditionally the interpretation of the bible ...
